I came across this subject from the forum. Thought I could post it on my blog spot to create that reminder. For those individual who strive to cut down unnecessary spending on electricity, this will be good. For those who are not, think...GLOBAL WARMING perhaps.
1) Any Electric Appliance that uses a transformer - OFF the switch because it is still consuming electricity even though you already unplug your laptop/hp from it.
eg - laptop power adapters, hand phone chargers
2) Any fridge made before 2001(meaning if you bought in 2001) are 90% non-energy-star compliance. This means DRINKING at least $40-$70 of electricity every mth. Buy a new one.
3) Vacuum Cleaner - a few thousand watts minimum. Use broom or feather duster, accumulate the dust then use the vacuum cleaner to suck up the dust.
4) Electric Kettle/Air Pot - at least $30-$40 per month. Use gas to boil water and use a non-electrical air pot to keep warm.
5) Microwave Oven - unplug the cord when not using - because even if you don't use the microwave oven, the clock alone sucks up at least 24 watts per day. Also try to minimise the usage of microwave oven.
6) Hair Dryer - a few thousand watts also - use the fan (average fan consumes only 30-60watts). Hair dryer uses as much electricity as the microwave oven!!!
7) Air Conditioning - never use an old aircon, lots of electrical appliances made before 2000 are known to consume a lot of electricity.
8) Electric Clothes Dryer - this one is the best - cos even PUB recommends consumers to use the free dryer (the hot sun). It was mentioned in their brochures.
* Information courtesy of MACE.
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